In the context of globalization and increasing cross-border mobility, an ever-growing number of Vietnamese–foreign couples (and vice versa) enter into pre-nuptial property agreements abroad. This raises an important legal question: Will such an agreement, executed overseas, be recognized and applied by Vietnamese courts?This article examines the legal grounds, conditions for recognition in Vietnam, cases in […]
Admissibility in Court Disputes and The Challenge of Forgery Risk Management Since July 1, 2024, the Law on Electronic Transactions 2023 has officially come into effect, marking a significant stride in the comprehensive recognition of the value of electronic contracts. However, when business relationships sour and parties resort to litigation, not every PDF file containing […]
Legal Risks of Disguised Material Markup Schemes: When “Free” Entry leads to Operational Insolvency In the current economic climate, the “Zero-Fee Franchise” model (Nhượng quyền 0 đồng) has emerged as a popular strategy to attract small-scale investors. Under this scheme, the Franchisor waives the Initial Franchise Fee and ongoing Royalty Fees. However, the monetization model […]
The enactment of the Law on Environmental Protection 2020 marked a paradigm shift in Vietnam’s approach to waste management: transitioning from a linear model to a “Circular Economy.” Central to this shift is the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) mechanism. It is no longer a voluntary Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative but a strict statutory obligation. […]
Legal Enforceability and the Conflict between “Right to Work” vs. “Freedom of Contract” In the context of an increasingly competitive labor market, Non-Compete Agreements (NCAs) have become a standard instrument for corporations to protect their trade secrets and market position. However, the enforceability of such agreements within the Vietnamese jurisdiction remains a contentious legal issue, […]
Practical Impacts on Major FDI Enterprises in Vietnam and Alternative Investment Support Policies From January 1, 2024, Vietnam officially implemented the Global Minimum Tax (GMT) framework pursuant to Resolution No. 107/2023/QH15. This represents a fundamental shift in the country’s Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) attraction strategy, effectively ending the era of tax-incentive-based competition. The following analysis […]